Climate change perception among dermatologists
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By Emily Margosian, Assistant Editor, December 1, 2021
In June 2020, the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) published results of an online survey of member dermatologists that gauged their perceptions on climate change and their beliefs about its effects on clinical practice.
Overall, the majority of respondents believe that climate change is occurring, and that it will impact the incidence of skin diseases in their area. Specifically, 82% of respondents believe it will affect the incidence of vector-borne diseases, while 76% and 75% said it will affect the incidence of fungal infections and water-borne diseases, respectively.
See the graphic below for a more detailed breakdown of dermatologists’ perceptions of climate change.
